"I'm sorry Sir, with respect, but no!"

**Robin** · 2nd December 05, 02:45 AM

I think it's rather funny

**highlander_Daz** · 2nd December 05, 03:35 AM

I think its sad that this young man has refused to shake someones hand because of his name, If he refused to do so because of the colour of his skin people would rightly condem him. There was issues between the McDonalds and cambells -My grandmother wont eat cambells soup!!

It was a long time ago. and I hate to think that this young man has had his head filled full of nonsense. We all know what went on a Glencoe, but you cant be held responsible for the sins of the fathers. not all Campbells are Traitors. lets move on.

**bikercelt1** · 2nd December 05, 02:25 PM

Originally Posted by highlander_Daz

I hate to think that this young man has had his head filled full of nonsense...you cant be held responsible for the sins of the fathers.

I sure see a lot of people eagerly adopting the sins (hatreds and grudges) of their fathers though.

It would be interesting to hear from this young man whether he intended perpetuating this McDonald/Campbell strife or whether he was using it to put a disliked politico in his place.

Jamie

**MacConnachie** · 7th December 05, 01:02 PM

Originally Posted by highlander_Daz

I think its sad that this young man has refused to shake someones hand because of his name, If he refused to do so because of the colour of his skin people would rightly condem him. There was issues between the McDonalds and cambells -My grandmother wont eat cambells soup!!

It was a long time ago. and I hate to think that this young man has had his head filled full of nonsense. We all know what went on a Glencoe, but you cant be held responsible for the sins of the fathers. not all Campbells are Traitors. lets move on.

I've known some right fine folk who proudly bear the surname of Campbell. Known a couple of downright villains by that name, as well. Who cannot say the same about their own family tree, if they've done a bit of worthwhile genealogical research?

Glencoe was a dreadful tragedy, and the ones who rightly bear the burden for the original decision are rarely blamed -- the "monarch" at the time not being the least of those. A Duncanson signed the bloody order -- are all the rest of Clan Donnachaidh to be condemned for that? It would be interesting to do some research into the surnames of those who actually were in the regiment at the time. It is my understanding that about 30 of their number were of Clan Campbell and its septs (but I could be mistaken by that figure); no one should be greatly surprised if names of their kinsmen would also be found numbered amongst them.

Forget that Glencoe happened? Never!

Forgiveness? That is up to the souls of those so egregiously deprived of life, hearth or home by the dishonorable action.

The rest of us need to get the *bleep* over it . . .

**Mike n NC** · 7th December 05, 01:28 PM

Shades of the Hatfields and McCoys.

Mike

**bikercelt1** · 7th December 05, 01:57 PM

Originally Posted by Mike n NC

Shades of the Hatfields and McCoys.

Mike

Well yeah! Where did you think the Hatfields and McCoys came from?;) According to some things I've read the Hatfield/McCoy fued probably came over on the ship with them.

Jamie

**highlander_Daz** · 7th December 05, 02:51 PM

my piont was that it was sad that a young man was bitter, Hate , anger vengance, just about sums up whats wrong with the world, Ive been to celtic park and sen the hate-yes hate not sporting rivalry- pure hate between the 2 sets of fans, hate for fellow Scots! its been called "Scotlands shame"

Never ever forget the fallen I agree, but bitterness and hate towards their descendants, lets not be so shallow please.